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Amy Ray

Auburn,AL

Summary

Dynamic General Education Teacher with a proven track record at Alexander City Schools, excelling in classroom management and lesson planning. Skilled in fostering student motivation and enhancing learning through technology integration. Committed to building strong relationships with parents and colleagues, driving academic success and engagement in diverse learning environments.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

General Education Teacher

Alexander City Schools
08.2019 - Current
  • Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
  • Maintained current knowledge of instructional techniques and available resources.
  • Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by implementing diverse teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
  • Improved classroom management and maintained a positive learning environment through clear communication of expectations and consequences.
  • Provided clear, informative and engaging classroom instruction.
  • Continually sought professional development opportunities to stay current in educational trends and research, ensuring delivery of high-quality instruction for all students.
  • Monitored student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal understanding of material.
  • Implemented effective differentiation strategies within lessons, meeting the needs of all learners while challenging them appropriately.
  • Increased parent involvement in the educational process by maintaining open lines of communication and offering resources for home support.
  • Provided timely feedback on assignments, enabling students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
  • Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall academic achievement and supporting student success beyond the classroom setting.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans that incorporated real-world examples, making content relatable to students'' lives.
  • Taught general education classes, but focused on Science and Social Studies the past 6 years.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on navigating the challenges of the profession successfully.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects, ensuring consistency in the curriculum across subject areas.
  • Recommended curriculum choices and created lesson plans to maximize effectiveness of instruction.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies to facilitate learning and increase student engagement.
  • Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
  • Updated documentation for school and individual records.
  • Managed small and large groups of students for classroom and off-site instruction.
  • Taught lifelong skills useful in future vocations.
  • Sourced materials to use in instruction and projects by reaching out to administrators and community.
  • Promoted collaboration among students with group activities and peer review sessions, fostering teamwork and problem-solving skills.
  • Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
  • Stayed abreast of latest changes in field by completing training courses and attending conferences.
  • Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students, (ELL, 504, IEP)
  • Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to develop creative solutions to challenges faced by adult learners.
  • Encouraged students to deepen knowledge with additional learning opportunities.
  • Developed and maintained effective record keeping system for tracking learner attendance, participation and progress.
  • Department Head for Science and Social Studies
  • Wrote lesson plans, pacing guides, wrote assessments, study guides
  • Assisted in picking new curriculum
  • Liaison with different entities (4H, DARE Officers)
  • Helped plan and organize behavior incentive celebration each 9 weeks
  • Organized school spelling bee
  • Assisted in creating schedules for school-wide events
  • Assisted with the school-wide newsletter
  • Presented information to parents and community regarding Science and Social Studies
  • Completed Space Camp and brought new knowledge back to the classroom
  • Created resources to help students understand ACIP goals

General Education Teacher

Opelika City Schools
08.2017 - 05.2019
  • Organized extracurricular activities that promoted community engagement and fostered a sense of belonging among students.
  • Taught classes on ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies.
  • Helped students develop lifelong skills to support vocational goals such as diligence, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Mentored students one-on-one to help those struggling or develop special talents.
  • Supplemented instruction and increased student understanding with use of audio-visual equipment and other technology.
  • Maintained complete student records with accurate grades and attendance information.
  • Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
  • Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
  • Balanced instruction, demonstration and personal work time for optimal student learning.
  • Demonstrated principles of subject material and advanced methods to students.
  • Assigned lessons and corrected homework.
  • Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
  • Maintained current knowledge of instructional techniques and available resources.
  • Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by implementing diverse teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
  • Improved classroom management and maintained a positive learning environment through clear communication of expectations and consequences.
  • Continually sought professional development opportunities to stay current in educational trends and research, ensuring delivery of high-quality instruction for all students.
  • Monitored student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal understanding of material.
  • Implemented effective differentiation strategies within lessons, meeting the needs of all learners while challenging them appropriately.
  • Increased parent involvement in the educational process by maintaining open lines of communication and offering resources for home support.
  • Provided timely feedback on assignments, enabling students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
  • Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall academic achievement and supporting student success beyond the classroom setting.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans that incorporated real-world examples, making content relatable to students'' lives.
  • Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
  • Updated documentation for school and individual records.
  • Managed small and large groups of students for classroom and off-site instruction.
  • Updated class and student documentation for recordkeeping purposes.
  • Promoted collaboration among students with group activities and peer review sessions, fostering teamwork and problem-solving skills.
  • Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
  • Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
  • Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.

General Education Teacher

Lee County Schools
01.2009 - 05.2017
  • Organized extracurricular activities that promoted community engagement and fostered a sense of belonging among students.
  • Taught 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade classes on ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies
  • Taught lifelong skills useful in future vocations.
  • Encouraged students to deepen knowledge with additional learning opportunities.
  • Mentored students one-on-one to help those struggling or develop special talents.
  • Supplemented instruction and increased student understanding with use of audio-visual equipment and other technology.
  • Maintained complete student records with accurate grades and attendance information.
  • Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
  • Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
  • Balanced instruction, demonstration and personal work time for optimal student learning.
  • Assigned lessons and corrected homework.
  • Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
  • Maintained current knowledge of instructional techniques and available resources.
  • Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
  • Improved classroom management and maintained a positive learning environment through clear communication of expectations and consequences.
  • Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
  • Increased parent involvement in the educational process by maintaining open lines of communication and offering resources for home support.
  • Provided timely feedback on assignments, enabling students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.

Education

Education

Auburn University At Montgomery
Montgomery, AL
12-2009

Bachelor of Science - Justice And Public Safety

Auburn University At Montgomery
Montgomery, AL
12-2003

Skills

  • Peer collaboration
  • Classroom management
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Relationship building
  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom instruction
  • Multitasking strength
  • Oral communication
  • Cooperative learning experience
  • Organizational skills
  • Technology integration
  • Student motivation
  • One-on-one mentoring

Timeline

General Education Teacher

Alexander City Schools
08.2019 - Current

General Education Teacher

Opelika City Schools
08.2017 - 05.2019

General Education Teacher

Lee County Schools
01.2009 - 05.2017

Education

Auburn University At Montgomery

Bachelor of Science - Justice And Public Safety

Auburn University At Montgomery

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